Lifeguard PAID TRAINING
Goldfish Swim School - Minnetonka, MN
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Benefits:Company partiesFree uniformsOpportunity for advancementPaid training & developmentOur swimmers are diving into great lessons and our employees are diving into great opportunities! We’re now hiring year-round, part-time swim instructors and lifeguards with leadership opportunities available within your first 3-6 months. Yes, you can grow with Goldfish even if this is your after school or second job to help your future career!Who are we? We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We practice our core values as much as we practice our swim skills. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and a set weekly schedule that’s perfect for students or individuals who want to grab extra hours without working late nights.Benefits:Growth opportunities with frequent & regular pay increases as you grow your skillsSet weekly schedule - always know when you’re workingThorough, paid training with lifeguard certification includedGreat pay ($15-$18 per hour)Valuable work experienceSocial opportunitiesFuture references/referralsWeekday lessons end at 8:00pm (no late nights), no Saturday/Sunday nightsRequirements:Ability to work with childrenStrong communication and organizational skillsAbility to complete lifeguard, CPR & AED certification class as part of training and work scheduled shifts as a lifeguardAbility to perform job functions in a warm, humid setting and chlorinated pool (lifting, standing for extended periods of time, demonstrating curriculum skills and performing in-water rescues if necessary). Noise level is usually moderateSummary: As a swim instructor, you will instruct students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. After each 30 minute lesson, you communicate progress (and celebrate the accomplishments!) with parents and caregivers. As a lifeguard, you will maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of guests in the event of an accident or emergencyDuties and Responsibilities for Swim Instructor/Lifeguard:Provide swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculumEducate students on safety rules and regulations to prevent accidentsEvaluate students’ progress, and complete required paperwork in a timely mannerProvides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical servicesEnsures that medical services are contacted by most appropriate means when necessary to respond to an emergencyAdvance through cross-training in multiple roles and substitutes when necessaryInteract with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skillsUse problem-solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounterMaintain and ensure proper storage of all pool equipment. Place and remove lane lines and class materials before/after lessonsPerform light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasionAttend occasional mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hoursFulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your employerVisit to see what real instructors are saying about Goldfish Swim SchoolSaving and changing lives, every single day.At Goldfish Swim School - Minnetonka, we have a mission to teach kids how to swim and be safer, in and around the water, while making their experience GOLDEN! Working for Goldfish Swim School will allow you to provide children and families with necessary life skills to combat the ever-growing drowning statistics. We are dedicated to creating a positive, engaging, and supportive environment where children can learn to be safer in and around the water. We believe in fostering an atmosphere that balances professionalism with creativity, ensuring that both our team and the children we work with feel valued and inspired every day.If you’re passionate about working with kids, committed to excellence, and eager to be part of a fun yet professional team, we’d love to have you join us.Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.
Created: 2026-03-04